Publisher's Synopsis
""The Assommoir"" is a realistic novel by French author Emile Zola, first published in 1884. It is the seventh novel in Zola's twenty-volume series ""Les Rougon-Macquart"" and is considered a prelude to his more famous work, ""Nana."" The novel tells the story of Gervaise Macquart, a young laundress who moves from the countryside to Paris with her lover, Lantier. They struggle to make ends meet in the harsh and unforgiving city, and Gervaise eventually opens her own laundry business. However, her success is short-lived as she falls into alcoholism and poverty, leading to the tragic downfall of her family. ""The Assommoir"" is a powerful portrayal of the working class in 19th-century France, highlighting the struggles of poverty, addiction, and social inequality. Zola's vivid descriptions and attention to detail make the novel a compelling and realistic depiction of the human condition.With Notes Upon The Assommoir.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
